This is electronic pop perfection.  This single was released back in 1982 on RCA records, but it was initially considered a flop.

  The best movie I’ve seen this is year, hands down, is Drive.   Not only did this capture the

Loving this retro 80′s radio vibe on this track from Catcall. Smooth and soothing are the best descriptors I can think. Catcall

In “Erase”, you can hear the Depeche Mode and 80′s synth pop influences but there’s more too this track than

  From one of my all time favorite bands, I have two gems from their catalog. Soft Cell –  Insecure

80′s nostalgic sound on “Bigger Than Us” with triumphant chorus.  White Lies sophomore album, Ritual, will be released on Jan 18th on

So 80′s Tron, you can’t help but smile.  Hailing from Belgium (yum beer), these four lads will transport you back

This track takes me back to school ground break dancing sessions.  In middle school, this really amounted to kids spinning

So let me set the scence, the first person to show up to the recording studio is Michael Mcdonald, then

Since the first 80′s playlist went over so well with so many of you, I thought I would complie a

Here are some 80′s tunes for one reason or another had an impact on me growing up and thought it

Apparently, the main melody of the Cure’s, “Close To Me” is all the rage in UK.  Two artists set to

    Vocals from Camden Chamberlain remind me alot of David Byrne of Talking Heads, which isn’t a bad thing…

Drenched in 80′s synths and drums machines comes The Defence from Edinburgh, UK, with a sound that reminds me of

Ok, so I’ve found my favorite album thus far of 2008, its Kelley Polar’s sophomore effort entitled, “I Need You

Influenced by all things 80′s, Manzur Iqbal from Manchester UK has set out to recreate 80′s themes with a twist. 

Seems to be 80′s week, so I though I might as well add this little ditty from Calvin Harris. Calvin

     80′s syths, vocoders, and a funky bass make up the core of this track.     [audio:http://highrize.wordpress.com/files/2007/10/chromeo-needy_girl.mp3] [download] Buy Album: